Details of delusional parasitosis vary among sufferers, but it is most commonly described as involving perceived parasites crawling upon or burrowing into the skin, sometimes accompanied by an actual physical sensation (known as formication). Sufferers may injure themselves in attempts to be rid of the parasites.
Perhaps one of the earliest trials in 1982, gave participants a dose of THC (1 mg/kg), followed by either a dose of valium or of CBD (0.5 mg/kg). The results suggested that CBD had a counteractive effect on THC stimulated anxiety.
Indications and dosages. Depression, anorexia or bulimia related to depression â, adjunctive treatment of neurogenic pain â. Adults: Initial outpatient, 75 to 100 mg P.O. daily in divided doses or 50 to 150 mg h.s. Inpatient, 100 to 300 mg daily. I.M. dosage is 20 to 30 mg q.i.d., which should be changed to oral route as soon as possible. Maintenance dosage is 50 to 100 mg daily.